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UMaine’s Pereira Da Cunha named IEEE Fellow
Mauricio Pereira Da Cunha, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Maine, has been named an IEEE Fellow, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The honor recognizes his contributions to the commercialization of harsh-environment microwave acoustics materials, sensors and systems.
IEEE Fellow status is conferred on less than 0.1% of voting members annually, honoring individuals with extraordinary achievements that significantly impact their fields. Pereira Da Cunha’s groundbreaking work in microwave acoustic sensing technology has advanced many applications in energy, environmental monitoring, and biomedical engineering, earning him global recognition.
“Dr. Pereira Da Cunha’s achievements highlight the transformative power of research and innovation,” said Giovanna Guidoboni, dean of the Maine College of Engineering and Computing. “His contributions not only advance global science and technology but also strengthen Maine’s computing and technology economy, creating opportunities for our students and workforce.”
Read the complete announcement here.
UMaine researchers creating semiconductor curriculum for high schoolers
The National Science Foundation awarded $1.2 million to a University of Maine-led team of researchers to create a comprehensive semiconductor curriculum for high school students.
Spearheaded by principal investigator Prabuddha Chakraborty and co-principal investigator Rosemary Smith from UMaine’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the team will devise lessons and coursework about developing semiconductors that will feature state-of-the-art technologies such as artificial intelligence, interactive game modules and hands-on learning. Read More Here.
The National Science Foundation awarded $1.2 million to a University of Maine-led team of researchers to create a comprehensive semiconductor curriculum for high school students.
Spearheaded by principal investigator Prabuddha Chakraborty and co-principal investigator Rosemary Smith from UMaine’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the team will devise lessons and coursework about developing semiconductors that will feature state-of-the-art technologies such as artificial intelligence, interactive game modules and hands-on learning. Read More Here.